A crowd-sourced toplist with the best hipster hotels in South Lake Tahoe. Edited by Ella Norberg.
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Third stay here in the past year and will continue to make this gem our "go-to" place to stay in Tahoe. Never had a bad experience while staying at Basecamp. All of the employees seem to love their jobs and offer exceptional customer service.
On site coffee shop has amazing food and drinks, on site brewery is a great place to unwind after hiking or skiing. Short 2 min walk to Heavenly, shops, grocery store, casinos, and the amazing private beach at the lake.
Thank you Basecamp for never letting us down and creating awesome travel memories. We love you!
Tahoe has many great places to stay and enjoy but Coachman levels it up with! It's apparent from check-in that this hotel has thought of all the conveniences that make travel seamless. The staff is extremely friendly, the coffee is perfection, is the decor reflects the hip, yet down to earth mountain vibe every part of this hotel exudes. Love this hotel!
Really enjoyed our stay! Staff was very friendly and they appear to be doing everything they can to keep it clean. After reading some other reviews, it appears that some people just aren't meant for travel yet; too critical. We made the best of the situation; enjoyed all that Tahoe had to offer. Barely spent any time in our room or focusing on the hotel. It was nice to come back to a warm jetted tub though. Will be back!
Great accommodations and a friendly staff made for an amazing mid-week getaway. The location was absolutely amazing and is within 5 minutes walking distance of the Stateline and Casino's. The only downside was that the beds were a little on the firm side, which made for a restless night. Aside from that, I would highly recommend the Hotel Becket!
Location is amazing. Rooms are big. Lake view only available from a few rooms so don't count on that. Other rooms have partial lake view. Don't judge this hotel when you enter the lobby. There is no "lobby" as such.
I love this hotel! From the large lodge feel when you walk-in to the intimate cabins situated within a meticulously maintained garden, this hotel offers such a peaceful setting for travelers and locals alike! I've photographed multiple events here and I can't rave more about how beautiful the images turn out because of the setting they've created.
I like just only for a couple nights
Very friendly and welcoming. When we checked in by Nick and Tamara, got a very friendly welcome. A tour of the place and checked in the room . Breakfast is awesome. Waffles are great . My son loved it every day we stayed there. Met the owners Steve and Tracy ,very cool people . Had a great conversation with them at the breakfast, made by them. Property is at awesome location of 89 on edge of National Forest,Emerald bay, US50 , State-line and close to a lot of other fun activity places . It was good to see that there are still hospitality place run by family and not corporates . We will be back again when it’s not snowing next time .
This condo was less than a five-minute walk to the Heavenly Gondola, making it super convenient. We loved how we never had to touch our car after we got there as everything was within walking distance. The space was clean and the bed was so comfortable! Loved our stay and hope to return next season.
Pros:
Affordable
Room was spotless
Beach front view where we can open our back door and sit at the beach
Friendly staff
Dog friendly
Use of soap dispensers, rather than single use disposable plastics (environmentally conscious)
Cons:
Thin walls (I woke up to my neighbors having sex)
Comforter on bed was thin, and no extra blankets were provided
Dated look of the entire room
Overall, it was a good experience. The view and easy access to the beach from our room cancelled out the cons. It’s a place for us to crash while we adventured out in Tahoe so our room served its purpose!
The photos I added are the view from our hotel room when we stepped out of our door to the beach.
I couldn't be happier with this well-priced hotel! I stayed 3 nights for a ski trip, and it was clean, quiet, and the front desk staff were very friendly and responsive. Great location (I asked for a room facing away from the street, towards the back), and I am picky about it being quiet at night. The bed was super comfortable, and I loved (even during winter) the balcony. Only 10-15 minutes to Heavenly NV side, and less than 10 min. easy drive to CA lodge. Great restaurants right nearby, as well as the Safeway. I'm sure I'll be back!
Newly renovated rooms. Cozy and most impressive is the cleanliness of the room. Great location. It is very near to the lake. If you want to relax from the city life and enjoy nature the elet hotel will not disappoint you
My family and I stayed at the lodge November 8-10 in the queen studio room. The room was nice and the space was utilized efficiently. The property is gated which is always good. Location is about a 5 min walk from everything and that includes walking with a toddler. Jennifer the owner was amazing and accommodated my every need and also, I'd like to give a shout out to John and Tony for helping me remove my snow chains!! These guys were great. :) I'd definitely stay again!
Always enjoy out visits here.
This is a great hotel and I would highly recommend it. However, be aware that it is not a 4 star hotel. It is a nice 3 star hotel, but it is missing the amenities one expects at a 4 star hotel: no 24 hour front desk, no concierge, no restaurant on site, and no spa. So definitely don't expect a 4 star level of service.
I was not able to suggest an edit to the incorrect star rating on this listing but hopefully this review will help someone.
Went for a wedding. Had 20 minutes before the wedding put 20 dollars into a machine and won 1600 it was awesome. Had an issue with my license but we worked it out. I can't wait to go back.
Nate the Great and Kelsey were awesome on my recent stay. Clean, beautifully furnished rooms and a sweet staff. I'm a long-time returning guest and cherish my time at the Grand Residences every time. It's my home away from home. They never hesitate to help and make your stay a beautiful one. I can't wait to return again!!! The beach is a nice short walk. Shops and restaurants surround the area. Highly recommended.
The Family Room #3 was a perfect fit for our family. The bunk beds were a nice change up for the kids and we loved our room. The living room was nice and cozy and everything was nice and clean. The complimentary marshmallows were a nice touch for the fire pits out front. Close distance to fun tubing and sliding for the kids.
We'll definitely be coming back the next chance we get.
Nice lodge! Location was nice and right in the middle of everything. Heavenly ski resort 3-5 mins away. Everything was clean and tidy. Bed was a little too soft but comfortable and big. Can hear everything through walls but can't really do anything about that. Parking was easy. Good prices for the room. Great place! Wifi speed rocks!
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